Is the 2010 Toyota AVALON reliable?

The 2010 Toyota AVALON has 51 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.5x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: SPEED CONTROL problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Toyota AVALON?

Top problems: SPEED CONTROL (13 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (10 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (7 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Toyota AVALON?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Toyota AVALON?

The 2010 Toyota AVALON gets 23 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2087. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Toyota AVALON?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Toyota AVALON is approximately $1,366/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Toyota AVALON

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Toyota AVALON has 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 35. The most common issue is speed control problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: 1. on three occasions the accelerator pedal was jammed open by factory cloth floor mat. removed the mat. 2. on multiple recent occasions when the car is started and placed in reverse to back out of a parking space the car will not move even if the accelerator is pressed. car seems as if the w. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year.

3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

SPEED CONTROL

13 complaints

25%

• 1. ON THREE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS JAMMED OPEN BY FACTORY CLOTH FLOOR MAT. REMOVED THE MAT. 2. ON MULTIPLE RECENT OCCASIONS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND PLACED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. CAR SEEMS AS IF THE W
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON LIMITED EQUIPPED WITH A DYNAMIC LASER CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT SPEEDS OF FEWER THAN 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CON
• MY 2010 TOYOTA AVALON DOES INFACT ACCELERATE ON IT'S ON WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS AND LET IT COAST AT ABOUT 20MPH IT WILL START TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I DO NOT IN ANY WAY BELIEVE THIS IS A PEDAL PROBLEM. YOUR INVESTIGATORS ARE WELCOME TO D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“1. ON THREE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS JAMMED OPEN BY FACTORY CLOTH FLOOR MAT. REMOVED THE MAT. 2. ON MULTIPLE RECENT OCCASIONS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND PLACED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. CAR SEEMS AS IF THE W”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Toyota AVALON

Based on 42 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 12K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 4K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 50K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Toyota AVALON

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,087

Per month

$174

Per mile

17.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Toyota AVALON

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,366

Full coverage / month

$114

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota AVALON Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2010 AVALON, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 51 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SPEED CONTROL: 1. ON THREE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS JAMMED OPEN BY FACTORY CLOTH FLOOR MAT. REMOVED THE MAT. 2. ON MULTIPLE RECENT OCCASIONS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND PLACED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. CAR SEEMS AS IF THE W
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2010 AVALON COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE "TELESCOPE" STEERING WHEEL THAT ADJUSTS FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. IT IS CONTROLLED BY A LEVER UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH LOCKS IT INTO PLACE. THE LEVER WILL SUDDENLY RELEASE WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED, CAUSING THE STEERIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON XL. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH HANDS- FREE PHONE CAPABILITY. THE BLUETOOTH CONTROL SWITCH WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS IN AN AGREEMENT THAT THE BLUETOOTH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA AVALON TOURING MODEL. SINCE LATE JUNE OF 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER OF 2010 THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON 3 CONSECUTIVE LONG TRIPS. THE FIRST TRIP WAS APPROXIMATELY 3600 MILES, THE SECOND TRIP WAS APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES AND THE LAST TRIP WAS 1800 MILES. ALL OF THESE TRIPS THE HEAD L
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)